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Ever found yourself snapping at loved ones, withdrawing from activities you once enjoyed, or feeling your tolerance for nonsense hitting rock bottom? These might be signs you're experiencing burnout – that insidious state where joy vanishes and everything feels like a struggle.

In this candid conversation, we explore the complex reality of burnout and how it manifests differently across our lives. While complaining about workplace burnout is socially acceptable, we rarely acknowledge feeling burned out as mothers, friends, or partners. This double standard makes addressing personal burnout even more challenging, often leaving us feeling inadequate rather than recognizing we're simply human with finite energy.

The heart of our discussion revolves around recognition and recovery. We share personal stories of hitting walls in our careers and relationships, including how our very podcast schedule once pushed us to the brink. What emerges is a powerful truth: sometimes burnout is the symptom of something bigger that requires change, whether that's leaving a job that no longer aligns with your values or reconsidering commitments that drain rather than fulfill you.

Most valuable are the practical strategies we've each developed to combat burnout before it takes hold. From creating organized systems to prioritize tasks (our hosts swear by their "quadrant tools"), to physically reorganizing spaces to regain control, to simply learning the transformative power of asking for help – these approaches offer real paths forward. Listen in and discover how to recognize your own "bullshit meter" and use it as an early warning system to protect your well-being and rise above circumstances that threaten to overwhelm you.

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The relationship we have with ourselves is the foundation from which all others rise. In this thought-provoking conversation with Jonathan Boncek, we explore how self-love, authentic vulnerability, and emotional awareness are not just healing tools—but the very ground from which we grow and rise into healthier, more connected relationships.

Jonathan shares his powerful personal evolution from photographer to practitioner of Rapid Transformational Therapy—a modality that blends hypnotherapy, CBT, and neuro-linguistic programming. He explains with clarity and compassion how the way we speak to ourselves shapes the lives we lead. “Speak to yourself like you're speaking to your five-year-old self,” he encourages, “with encouragement, support, and the most unconditional love you can.”

Together, we rise into a deeper conversation on male vulnerability—why it’s been resisted, how it shows up in the body, and what it means to reclaim emotional expression as a form of strength. With his metaphor of becoming “a warrior in a garden rather than a gardener in a war,” Jonathan invites us to rise out of survival mode and into grounded, compassionate presence.

We also explore rising in romantic and platonic relationships—releasing the myth that another person completes us, and instead honoring relationships as sacred spaces where two whole people rise alongside one another, witnessing and supporting each other’s growth. Jonathan offers practical tools for recognizing emotional cycles, setting boundaries, and knowing when to speak and when to simply hold space.

Perhaps most transformative is Jonathan’s invitation to look in the mirror, meet your own eyes, and say “I love you” until you feel it. This rising into self-love is where it all begins. As he reminds us, “The way you speak to yourself will become the way the world speaks to you.”

Ready to rise in your relationship with yourself—and others? Listen now and rediscover why your softest truths may be your greatest strength.

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What does genuine self-care look like in an age of commercialized wellness and non-stop demands? Our conversation with rewilding retreat alumna Ave reveals it's far more than bubble baths and face masks—it's about creating sustainable rituals that honor your body's wisdom and protect your precious energy.

We dive deep into morning routines that set our days on the right track. From Brooke's transformative 15-minute yoga practice to Ave's cold water plunges and Kundalini stretches, these intentional start-ups don't need to be lengthy to be effective. The key isn't complexity but consistency—finding what grounds you and making it accessible enough to practice daily. As Ave shares, "Part of my morning routine and part of self-care is to be in a place where it's easy to feel my body's wisdom."

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore how protecting our attention has become essential self-care. Digital boundaries, saying no to what doesn't deeply resonate, and Ave's refreshingly direct "no assholes" policy all reflect a deeper truth: self-care often looks like permission to honor your authentic needs. One powerful framework that emerged is "if it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no"—a simple but revolutionary approach to decision-making that honors your intuition.

We also unpack how nourishment affects our well-being, with practical insights on reducing sugar dependency, embracing plant-based options, and the therapeutic joy of gardening. From rainbow chard to hibiscus mocktails, participants share creative alternatives that make healthy choices feel like abundance rather than restriction. As Ave beautifully articulates, gardening isn't just about food—it's therapy that recalibrates your nervous system while connecting you to ancient human practices.

What's your non-negotiable self-care practice? Whether it's Tracy's dedicated hairstylist trips, Eryn's essential decompression time after work, or Brooke's sacred early mornings, we all need rituals that sustain us. Listen in and be inspired to craft your own sustainable self-care practice—one that truly rises to meet your authentic needs.

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